Simulated annealing (SA) is an optimization technique that can process cost functions
possessing degrees of nonlinearities, discontinuities and stochasticity. It can process …

The inquisitive nature of humans has lead to the comprehensive exploration and map** of
land masses on planet earth, subsequently scientists are now turning to the oceans to …

This paper proposes a real-time navigation system for an AUV that takes advantage of the
complementary performance of a sensor suite including a DVL, a compass, a depth sensor …

Nos últimos anos, tem se intensificado o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias para serem
aplicadas à veículos submersíveis não tripulados. Uma delas é a visão computacional, que …

In the last decade, vision systems have become an instrumental sensor in the development
of accurate control and navigation systems for unmanned underwater vehicles …

Ireland is a small Island in the North Atlantic with geography, weather and thus way of life
dominated by the ocean. This book presents a comprehensive study of the challenges and …

The simulation requirements of UUV visual-based technology points toward a readily
available candidate solution in the form of modern 3D graphics rendering technology, which …

O veículo submarino operado remotamente (na sigla em inglês-ROV) tem sido usado em
actividades subaquáticas ao longo dos anos. As suas aplicações podem variar desde o uso …